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How do I play an M3U file on Android TV?

Updated October 27, 2026

TIVERA reads an M3U link (an http:// or https:// address), not a .m3u file sitting on your TV or a USB stick: importing a local file does not exist today. If your subscription gives you a link, paste it in Settings → Sources → Add a source → M3U link. If it only gives you a file, you also need the link, or the Xtream Codes login of the same subscription.

On TV: where TIVERA stands. The app ships with a remote-friendly interface, and Android TV is open on Google Play, in early access: it is the same listing as on a phone, to search for from your TV's store. Fire TV (Amazon Appstore) and “APK sideload” are still marked “Coming soon” on the download page. On Android TV, the free version is a 7-day trial per TV, with no payment method, counted from the first launch; after that, watching requires a Premium subscription (see the Terms). On phones and tablets, nothing changes.

Add your M3U link

  1. Open Settings, then Sources.
  2. Tap Add a source and pick the M3U link tab.
  3. Type or paste the address in M3U link (http or https). It must start with http:// or https:// and contain no space: if the link is invalid, the button stays inactive. On a TV, you type with the on-screen keyboard and the remote.
  4. Give the source a name if you like (optional), then confirm with Add source.
  5. The screen shows Source added: the catalog loads in the background, and you can already browse it.

If your subscription gives you a server address, a username and a password instead, follow the guide add an Xtream Codes account.

What TIVERA does with the playlist

  • Channels are sorted by category, from each entry's group (group-title), with their logo when the playlist provides one.
  • If the playlist header declares a programme guide (url-tvg or x-tvg-url), TIVERA picks it up by itself at import. If not, there is no guide: see empty TV guide.
  • On the free version, one source is active at a time; several sources need Premium.
  • The address is used as is: TIVERA does not provide, look for or suggest any playlist.

Frequently asked questions

Does TIVERA accept a .m3u file saved on my TV or on a USB stick?

No. Import takes an http or https link. There is no file picker and no import from a USB stick, and the app does not open from a file manager.

Why is the “Add source” button greyed out?

The link must start with http:// or https:// and contain no space. Remove any spaces or line breaks copied into the middle of the address.

How long does the catalog take to appear?

It loads in the background after “Source added”; the bigger the playlist, the longer it takes. You can keep browsing in the meantime.